Lexus Rx450H
From 12,075 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Rx450Hs fare better: 2012 models pass at 83.8% vs 77.9% for 2009.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 354 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 354 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 304 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 198 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 185 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 175 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 154 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 138 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 133 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 123 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 99 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.2% of failures are serious: 33.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 83.8% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2011 | 82.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 80.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 77.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
3 earlier years
| 2008 | 80.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2007 | 72.8% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2006 | 69% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rx450Hs tested had between 83,152 and 140,474 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 112,318 median miles, the Rx450H has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
Common questions
What is the Lexus Rx450H MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Rx450H has a 80.7% MOT pass rate based on 12,075 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Rx450H?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Rx450H is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 354 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Rx450H at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Rx450H is 112,318 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 83,152 and 140,474 miles.
Buying a used Rx450H?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £87 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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